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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1935
Page
18
A unclear social fragment describes a girl who wants to be identified with the group and questions why she would interfere with activities. The writer laments opportunities to demonstrate loyalty and suggests Mois thrust upon them, presenting a tense, unsettled scene without clear actions or outcomes.
Hopkinton social notices record Mrs I T Wilson hosting the Cho club with Raymond Joseph and colleagues, Letty McAllister's Pinochle gathering at the J D McAllister home, and Eleanor Marolf plus others at the Morley residence. Dorothy Martin hosted Grace Smith and companions, while Mrs George Herington led Methodist activities aided by two helpers. Presbyterian Missionary group met at Mrs WJ Kirkwood, with papers by McAllister and Briney. A Go I Go club hosted by Mrs Earl Brutsman. Birthday surprise for Miss Clara Wilson at sister Mrs Harvey Bacon, plus fifteenth anniversary celebrations at Mr and Mrs W H Behrends. Mrs George Wille Madill of Long Beach visits. sister of Governor Frank Merriam travels toward Washington for DAR convention.
Bethane Coo entertained Tuesday with a neighborhood event attended by Mrs Li Rese Mrs Sade Rbests and others. Wednesday hosted by Wing Workers included Mrs Patten and Hattie Prouaen among guests. Thursday Fancy Work Club met with Mrs JOC Griman and ladies. Sunday school class and picnic supper followed a weekend gathering for Wils wed at a picnic.
Clermont Mrs Hare Schrader and Ge mea Wells entertained at a bridge party at the home of the former Thursday Guests included Mrs F Douglas Andine Vasby Norene Boley Thelma Christianson Helen Miller Mrs Martin Nelson Marian Anderson Mrs H A Lubke Mrs Russell Gruver Evelyn Dugstad Arno Lindroin Mrs L V Candee Mrs A Stumme Mrs Clifton Pringle Haethren Gruver Mrs Len Simek Lenore White and Elizabeth Prest Prizes went to Miss Boles and Miss Miller Aembers of the former Triangle Am club held a dinner at the Loftus cafe in West Union Mon day Those present were Mrs A H Lindroth Mrs Marin Nelson Andine Wesley Norene Boley Mrs Frank Fay and Mrs Laurie Olson Mrs R V Brandt Mrs Roy Swenson and Mrs Franz Appelman hosted to the Legion aux Levy Tuesday Mrs Molhe Schrack county chairman attended The Union Ladies Guild met at the home of Mrs H A Lubke Wednesday
Central City hosted Earl Henderson for a Wednesday session with Jackson township home project workers. Miss Arlene Wilson, home demonstration agent, attended. Miss Charlotte Lockwood entertained the Tawasi Campfire group with leader Mrs Richard Bishop at her home. Federation church class meetings were held at the homes of Mrs Edgar Kirby and Mrs L K Hatch. Mr and Mrs Fred Mosher returned from an extended visit with relatives in Florida. Mrs R R Hatch returned from California, after weeks with relatives.
Brandon The Methodst Ladies Aid held a dinner on Wednesday at the church with Mrs Dorothy Hii as hostess The event awarded honors to Mrs Louise Niebuhr and low score to Mrs Marjorie Wiltsie The Ladies Aid society of the Christian crarer will serve dinner Wednesday
The Nancy Page club describes making the Laurel Wreath quilt block and pillow panel. Instructions cover design transfer, cutting, basting, and appliquing the brown and white bird, leaves, stems, and assembly into a 1014 by 5615 center panel with border work to follow next week.
Mrs A M Lusk was guest of honor Thursday at a birthday party planned by her granddaughter Corrine Confare at her Manchester home. The event featured local club hosting and multiple acknowledgments from community members and students.
Belle Plaine reports a W. R. C. Aid meeting at Castle hall with Mary Jane Grim Vera Bohrman and Ruth Fitegerald presenting. A noon lunch followed by a Knights of Pythias comedy cast list. Various card and bridge clubs organized at multiple homes with hostesses named.
Nelius Janss hosted the Miscellaneous card club on Friday while the Legion auxiliary organized a card party at Legion rooms. Mrs. H. G. Hoskins led her contract bridge club Tuesday and the Catholic Ladies Aid held a coffee Thursday at the A. E. Kalina home.
Brooklyn clubs and chapters hosted assemblies and brief sessions this week. Mrs. Bessie McMurray led an O E S instruction with Chelsea Tama Des Moines Newton Grinnell Montezuma and Beach Grove attendees. Epworth league cabinet officers were elected with Gretchen Gohring president and James Freedline as third vice president.
Mr and Mrs James McCune announce the engagement of their daughter Catherine Ellen of Parnell and Washington DC to Charles Aloysius Horan of Washington DC. The couple plans a May 28 wedding at Saint Josephs Catholic church with Rev P J Quinlon officiating.
In The Cedar Rapids Gazette dating from 1935 a request asks readers to mail ten cents for each missing Laurel Wreath quilt block from The Gazette and to include a stamped, self addressed envelope for Nancy Page.
Postville The Garden club met Monday at the school. Mrs. J. T. Humphrey was leader. Sunday marked the fifty third wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Harrington of Elgin, also the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Shipton of Alta Vista. In honor of the occasion Mr. and Mrs. Louis Koevenig entertained at a family dinner. Others present were Mrs. Ethel Kohler and their family of Elgin and W. C. Harrington of Postville. Mrs. H. J. Shutte entertained the Queen Marie club at dinner and bridge. High score was held by Miss Olive Orr The Home Garden club met with Mrs. Ray Jacobin. Mrs. Eno gave the lesson. Mrs. Willard Schutte entertained at a bridge luncheon Wednesday. Mrs Keith Gregg, Miss Catherine Staadt and Ione Kruger were prize winners. Re bekahs met Thursday. Mesdames R. J. Carroll and T. R. Collins were hostesses Wednesday to Mrs. Arbe Behren's division of the Presbyterian Aid at the Carroll residence. The Women's Commercial club met at the home of Mrs. A. C. Webster for bridge dinner Thursday. The Bid and Bye five hundred club met with Mrs. Louis C. Thoma Wednesday.
Williamsburg notes celebrate Ruth Giblin’s tenth birthday and Mr Elmer Stahl’s birthday gathering in Pilot township. Church groups meet including St Pauls Lutheran Ladies Aid and Congregational Ladies Aid with various members named. Edwin Sens announces marriage to Eleanora Handlin set for March 25 in Seymour.
The Midland Homemakers hosted a luncheon by Mrs Henry Wolfe and Mrs Clarence Huston. Programs by Mrs Peter Sievers Mrs Don Wherry and Mrs Fred Lazare. Card clubs met with prizes won by multiple listed members and guests from Norway and local names. Various clubs held meetings including Cozy Diana Fret Hawthorne Dorcas and Ladies Aid with prize awards and anniversaries.
Monticello reports the Friday Literary Club ending its forty eighth year with an annual tea hosted by Mrs. Riess Stuhler and assisted by several members. A skit by committee and messages from former members marked the event. The club, founded April 23 1887 with eleven charter members, notes current leaders and resident charter members.
Mrs. Carrie Page hosted the Congregational Women's Missionary society annual home mission Thank offering meeting with devotionals led by Mrs. Clayton Palmer and programs by Mrs. John Fraser and Mrs. Frank Hayden. Ladies' Aid at St Matthew's Lutheran met in Luther hall with Mrs. H Tuetken as hostess. Neighborhood bridge club saw Mrs. Hans Ruof host and Lin coln Thoeni high score with Lorenz Allamand traveling prize. Local League of Women Voters met at Mrs. Ralph Bone's home with Bone Perrine and Byerly on the program. Alpha Delphiah chapter Wednes day hosted by Mrs. George Timmins with program by W. E. Corbin.
Marengo Ingleside club elected Mrs. O J Elsenbast to replace Mrs J M Dower as president on Tuesday night. Delegates named for the bi annual federated clubs convention in Cedar Rapids May 6 8 include Mrs R R Hibbs Mrs E L Hollis Mrs J A Rouse and Mrs G A Ellis with alternates Mrs W D Hall and Mrs H W Swift. Additional officers chosen include first vice president Mrs Hall second vice president Mrs J A Rouse recording secretary Mrs Lester Mercer corresponding secretary Mrs Swift treasurer Mrs Alice DeSpain parliamentarian Mrs Hollis custodian Mrs A M Bergman auditor Mrs Hollis and Mrs Dower directors. Nine children performed at Rebekah lodge with in charge by Mrs Eugene Carrier Mrs J M Kiger and Mrs Frank Wilson. Dorcas circle elected Mable Kiger president Helen Cronbaugh vice president Jennie Cronbaugh secretary Coila Cronbaugh treasurer. American Legion auxiliary representation for Iowa county convention April 29 includes Mrs Ben Franks and Mrs Byron Goldthwaite with alternates Mrs George Branch and Mrs Ernest Lindenmayer.
Riverside residents Mr. and Mrs. Emery Sharp announce the marriage of their daughter Edna to Clinton Vargason son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vargason of Independence on March 6 at Preston Minnesota with Rev Pilgrim officiating. The couple will reside in Independence.
Walker Mrs. J. A. Cunningham hosted Legion auxiliary with guests Mrs. Hiram Stankard and others. M O. J. H. club met at Mrs. D. W. Hyde’s home with Julia Kuhn in charge and participants including Davidene McGinnis and Mrs. Arthur Barry. R. A. R. E. club met at Mrs. Homer Zimpher’s with program by Hattie Hamblin and others. many members attended with guests from Iowa City and Brandon.
Blairstown hosts a Lincoln Star chapter OES instruction at the Masonic temple on Thursday with Mrs. Marguerite Hoglan of Center Point as instructor. Attendees include Esther Buchanan Ruth Fuller Anna Wheeler Olive Johnson A B Fuller from Norway chapter and numerous members from Fairfax Marengo Vinton Center Point Morningside Belle Plaine Cedar Rapids and other towns.
Mrs. Wilford Carter hosted the bridge gathering with Laurine Bauer taking high score and Mrs. Gladys Pope second. A list of guests included Dot Dyson, Erma Danshill, Esther Cheney, Margaret Costello, Marjorie Pope, Marie Cable, Hilda Bauer, Vera Conway, Louise Carter, and others. The Dorcas society met for an all day quilting with numerous attendees. Iowa county schoolmasters and wives were entertained Tuesday by Millersburg faculty.
The Hawkeye Parent-Teacher Association met Friday with Mrs. W E Walsh presenting a book review and West Union Superintendent E A Ralston speaking. Mrs L Moody oversaw refreshments. Birthday celebrations for Mrs Pete Timm and Frank Van Bogart occurred at the Van Bogart home Wednesday.
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